Tag Archives: Raila
ODM’s Osotsi Accuses Ruto Allies of Betraying Raila’s 10-Point Reform Agenda
Mar 10, 2026 at 01:35 PM
By Mandere Onyinkwa Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has accused allies of President William Ruto within the Orange Democratic Movement of betraying Raila Odinga’s reform legacy by misrepresenting the 10-Point Agenda agreement. In a statement on Tuesday, Osotsi said attempts by some ODM leaders to portray the March 7, 2025 agreement between Odinga and Ruto as […]
OPINION: The Morning After Raila as ODM Walks a Tightrope of Transition
Oct 28, 2025 at 07:17 AM
By Nyang’au Araka The other day, I came across a screenshot online that stopped me in my tracks. Someone had written, “It still feels bizarre to type the late Raila Odinga.” That single line carried the weight of a nation’s disbelief. For many Kenyans, Raila was more than a politician; he was an institution, a […]
POETIC TURN: Weight of Shadows (For Winnie Odinga)
Oct 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
By Wanjohi wa Makokha The village square waits like a suspended breath,flags now back high on their post, staring limply at the sunset on the low lake of our high ancestors,and I walk between shadowsthat remember his voice before I ever knew mine.Every step is a question,every silence a drum I cannot strike. I touch […]
ODM’s Succession Dilemma: A Test of Institutional Maturity
Oct 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
By Dan Isaac Bw’Onyancha The growing talk of Senator Oburu Odinga’s possible elevation within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) calls for sober reflection rather than emotional reactions. Leadership in a movement of ODM’s historical and ideological stature cannot be defined by kinship or nostalgia. Raila Odinga’s political authority was not inherited; it was earned through […]
Ruto’s Dynasty Dilemma: Can the Opposition Unseat Him Without Raila?
Oct 25, 2025 at 08:03 AM
By Robert Nyasato The exit of Raila Odinga has ushered in a new political dispensation in Kenya. In the last General Election, President William Ruto single-handedly silenced a team assembled by his then boss, Uhuru Kenyatta. It was a rare win by a man running for the highest office on the land for the first […]
Ruto Leads Nation in Mourning Raila Odinga with 7-Day Tribute
Oct 15, 2025 at 10:55 AM
By KPC Reporter President William Samoei Ruto has taken steps to lead Kenyans in mourning the passing of former Prime Minister (PM) Raila Amolo Odinga, declaring a seven-day period of national mourning beginning Wednesday. In a statement from State House, Nairobi, the President described Raila as “a giant of democracy, a fearless freedom fighter, and […]
Bitter Rift Erupts in Kenyan Opposition Over Raila Odinga’s Health Rumors
Oct 06, 2025 at 06:00 AM
By KPC Reporter The political friendship between opposition leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka has descended into acrimony, with accusations of misinformation and political desperation fueling a public spat over Odinga’s health. Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) fired the first salvo on Sunday, October 5, blaming a faction led by impeached former Deputy President Rigathi […]
Ruto Hosts Second Gusii Delegation as He Pushes Unity and Development Agenda
Sep 11, 2025 at 03:13 PM
By KPC Reporter President William Ruto has stepped up his signature style of hosting grassroots leaders at State House, this time welcoming a delegation from Kisii and Nyamira for the second time in just a few weeks. The President said his administration is determined to work with leaders from all political persuasions to deliver transformative […]
What Raila, Ruto Similar Attire Said At Aide George Oduor’s Funeral
Apr 13, 2025 at 06:20 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha When history writes the story of Kenya’s political evolution, it won’t just record speeches, rallies, and elections. It will also feature the symbols, gestures, and silences—those non-verbal cues that speak volumes to a nation constantly watching its leaders for meaning. One such moment unfolded, not on a campaign stage or in […]
Ruto-Raila Pact Betrays Public Trust
Mar 10, 2025 at 07:41 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The political realignment between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga has left many Kenyans disillusioned, marking what appears to be a significant betrayal of public trust. This unexpected alliance, largely seen as a self-serving pact, comes at a time when the Kenya Kwanza administration is grappling with corruption, economic […]